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alternative

noun
/ɔːlˈtɜːnətɪv/
/ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv/
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  1. a thing that you can choose to do or have out of two or more possibilities可供选择的事物
    • The car is too expensive so we're trying to find a cheaper alternative.这辆车太贵了,因此我们正试图找到一种更便宜的替代品。
    • There is a vegetarian alternative on the menu every day.每天的菜单上另有素食餐点。
    • We had no alternative but to fire Gibson. 我们别无他法,只有辞退吉布森。
    • to offer/provide an alternative 提供/提供替代方案
    • alternative to something Does this offer a viable alternative to the existing system?这是否可以替代现有系统?
    • as an alternative to something Fruit juice is provided as an alternative to alcoholic drinks.果汁是酒精饮料的替代品。
    • alternative for somebody This treatment is the only alternative for some patients.对于某些患者,这种治疗是唯一的选择。
    Synonyms optionoption
    • choice
    • alternative
    • possibility
    These are all words for something that you choose to do in a particular situation.
    • option something that you can choose to have or do; the freedom to choose what you do:
      • As I see it, we have two options…据我看,我们有两种选择…
      • Students have the option of studying abroad in their second year.学生在二年级时可以选择出国学习。
      Option is also the word used in computing for one of the choices you can make when using a computer program: Choose the ‘Cut’ option from the Edit menu.
    • choice the freedom to choose what you do; something that you can choose to have or do:
      • If I had the choice, I would stop working tomorrow.如果让我选择,我明天就停止工作。
      • There is a wide range of choices open to you.你有很多选择。
    • alternative something that you can choose to have or do out of two or more possibilities:
      • You can be paid in cash weekly or by cheque monthly: those are the two alternatives.你的工资可以按周以现金支取,或按月以支票支取。二者可选其一。
    option, choice or alternative?用 option、choice 还是 alternative?Choice is slightly less formal than option and alternative is slightly more formal. Choice is most often used for ‘the freedom to choose’, although you can sometimes also use option (but not usually alternative): If I had the choice/​option, I would…If I had the alternative, I would…parental choice in educationparental option/​alternative in education. Things that you can choose are options, choices or alternatives. However, alternative is more frequently used to talk about choosing between two things rather than several.
    • possibility one of the different things that you can do in a particular situation:
      • We need to explore a wide range of possibilities.我们需要探究各种可能的情况。
      • The possibilities are endless.可想的办法是无穷的。
      Possibility can be used in a similar way to option, choice and alternative, but the emphasis here is less on the need to make a choice, and more on what is available.
    Patterns
    • with/​without the option/​choice/​possibility of something
    • a(n) good/​acceptable/​reasonable/​possible option/​choice/​alternative
    • the only option/​choice/​alternative/​possibility open to somebody
    • to have a/​an/​the option/​choice of doing something
    • to have no option/​choice/​alternative but to do something
    • a number/​range of options/​choices/​alternatives/​possibilities
    Extra Examples
    • His idea seemed to offer a possible alternative.他的想法似乎提供了另一种可能的选择。
    • Is there an alternative to surgery for this complaint?除了手术外,这种毛病还有其他治疗方法吗?
    • There is no alternative for those with no car of their own.没有私家车的人就没有选择余地了。
    • They are seeking alternatives to fossil fuels.他们正在寻找化石燃料的替代物。
    • We'll have to find an alternative.我们必须找到替代品。
    • a healthier alternative to fizzy drinks比起泡饮料更健康的另一选择
    • seeking alternatives to nuclear power寻找核能的替代物
    • We can agree to their terms or else pull out of the deal completely: those are the two alternatives.我们要么同意他们的条款,要么彻底退出交易。二者选其一。
    Topics Preferences and decisionsa2
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • attractive
    • effective
    • good
    verb + alternative
    • have
    • offer
    • provide
    alternative + verb
    • be available
    • exist
    preposition
    • alternative for
    • alternative to
    phrases
    • have little alternative (but to)
    • have no alternative (but to)
    • leave somebody with no alternative (but to)
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    Word Originmid 16th cent. (in the sense ‘alternating, alternate’): from French alternatif, -ive or medieval Latin alternativus, from Latin alternare ‘interchange’, from alternus ‘every other’, from alter ‘other’.

alternative

adjective
/ɔːlˈtɜːnətɪv/
/ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv/
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  1. (also alternate especially in North American English)
    [only before noun] that can be used instead of something else可供替代的
    • The road was closed so we had to find an alternative route.这条路是封闭的,所以我们不得不寻找一条替代路线。
    • Can you offer an alternative explanation? 您能否提供其他解释?
    • an alternative method of working另一种工作方法
    • Do you have an alternative solution?你有没有别的解决办法?
  2. [usually before noun] different from the usual or traditional way in which something is done非传统的;另类的
    • alternative therapy/treatments替代疗法/治疗
    • an alternative lifestyle另类生活方式
    • Medicine made of mould must once have seemed very alternative.用霉菌制成的药物必须曾经看起来非常替代。
  3. Word Originmid 16th cent. (in the sense ‘alternating, alternate’): from French alternatif, -ive or medieval Latin alternativus, from Latin alternare ‘interchange’, from alternus ‘every other’, from alter ‘other’.
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alternativealternativeD.J.:[ɔ:lˈtə:nətiv]K.K.:[ɔlˈtɚnətɪv, æl-]adj.1.两者择一的, 供替代的We returned by the alternative road.我们从另一条路回来的。2.不寻常的, 非传统性的These are alternative medicine.这些是非传统性药物。3.非正统的This kind of newspaper is alternative press.这种报纸是非正统性报刊。n.1.取舍, 抉择, 可供选择的事物The only alternative to being taken prisoner was to die fighting.除了当俘虏之外, 惟一的选择就是奋战至死了。2.选择的余地, 可供选择的机会I'm afraid I have no alternative but to report you to the police.恐怕除了向警方告发你以外, 我是别无选择了。
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alternative adjective | noun
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al·ter·na·tive / Cl5tLnEtIv ; C:l5t\:nEtIv /adjective
1. only before nounan alternative idea, plan etc is different from the one you have and can be used instead可替代的; 另外的; 两者择一的:
alternative ways / approach / methods etc
alternative approaches to learning各种供选择的学习方法
Have you any alternative suggestions ?你有没有别的建议?
An alternative route is along the Via Unione.另一条路线是沿着联合路走。
2. deliberately different from what is usual, expected, or traditional非传统的,另类的:
alternative music / theatre etc
Tucson's alternative radio station图克森的非传统广播电台
sources of alternative energy (=energy produced by the sun, wind etc rather than by gas, coal etc)替代能源
tolerance of alternative lifestyles 对另类生活方式的容忍
alternative medicine / therapies ( = medical treatment that is not based on the usual western methods )非西方传统医学/疗法
Acupuncture is widely used by practitioners of alternative medicine.针刺疗法被非西方传统医学从业者广泛利用。
alternatively adv.:
You can relax on the beach or alternatively try the bustling town centre.你可以在沙滩上休息,或者还可以逛逛热闹的镇中心。

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alternativenoun C
1. something you can choose to do or use instead of something else可供选择的事物:
[+ to ]
Is there a viable alternative to the present system?现行体制有没有切实可行的制度来替代?
If payment is not received legal action will be our only alternative .如果我们收不到付款,起诉将是我们唯一的选择。
I had no alternative but to report him to the police.除了向警察举报他,我别无选择。
He quickly assessed what alternatives were open to him.他迅速估计了一下他有哪些办法可以采用。
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alternative

1 alternative /ɑlˈtɚnətɪv/ adjective
1 alternative
/ɑlˈtɚnətɪv/
adjective
Learner's definition of ALTERNATIVE
always used before a noun : offering or expressing a choice供选择的;供替代的
: not usual or traditional非主流的;非传统的
often used to describe something that is more natural or that causes less pollution than the usual product, method, etc.常用于描述比传统产品、方法等更天然或更环保的替代物
: existing or functioning outside of the established society另类的

— alternatively

adverb
2 alternative /ɑːlˈtɚnətɪv/ noun
plural alternatives
2 alternative
/ɑːlˈtɚnətɪv/
noun
plural alternatives
Learner's definition of ALTERNATIVE
[count]
: something that can be chosen instead of something else : a choice or option可供选择的事物;替代物
often + to
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alternative 二者择一 [的] (来自alternate 交替,交替选择的方法)
alter, altern, ali=other, to change 其他的,改变状态
alter 变更,改变 (alter 其他的=变成 (其它的) )
alterable 可改变的 (alter+able 能…的)
alteration 改造,改变 (alter+ation 表名词)
alternation 交互,交错 (alternate+ion)
alternative 二者择一 [的] (来自alternate 交替,交替选择的方法)
alien 外国的,外来的 (ali+en 表形容词或名词=其他地方的=外国的,外国人的)
alienate 疏远 (alien 外国的+ate=把别人当外国人=疏远)
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